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Visit Sunderland

Sunderland - everything you need... by the sea

  • Sunderland's award winning coastline

    Sunderland - everything you need... by the sea

    Sunderland is a city with a difference...

  • The Sunderland Empire

    Culture

    Find out why Sunderland is home to some of the most visited cultural attractions in the country

  • Cafe culture in Sunderland

    City Centre

    Sunderland's city centre is moving forward fast, developing rapidly as the pace of regeneration hots up

  • Our coast and countryside includes two award winning beaches and many beautiful parks

    Our coast and our countryside

    Stunning coastal scenery, acres of green space, award-winning parks and nature reserves.

  • Sunderland's Buildings

    Heritage

    Sunderland's heritage has been formed by its industry, its people, and the important role St Peter's has played.

  • Climbing wall

    Activities for all

    There's no excuse not to try something new in a city that's full of opportunities for energetic and not so energetic activities

  • Where to stay

    Where to stay

    Sunderland offers a range of visitor accommodation to suit all tastes, from three and four star hotels to cosy guest houses and B&Bs.

  • Sunderland nightlife

    Eating out and nightlife

    Sunderland a city that knows how to enjoy itself.

  • Be inspired

    Be inspired

    Things you may not have thought of but may inspire you...

  • The 'what's on' calendar

    Take a look at what's on

    Some of the great events around the city...

  • Sunderland Central Station with its moving wall

    Getting here

    Sunderland is situated on England's North East coast and is the largest city between Leeds and Edinburgh

  • Angel of the North

    Further afield, attractions and activities

    Sunderland is ideally placed to act as a base for exploring what the wider North East region has to offer

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